2025 New Orleans Film Festival

Doc Shorts: Southern Upbringing

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These documentary shorts explore the joys, struggles, and complexities of growing up in the South. From small-town traditions to family dynamics and cultural rituals, the films capture the rich textures of Southern life—its humor, its heartbreak, and the unforgettable characters who shape it. Together, they paint a vivid portrait of what it means to come of age in this distinctive region.

This film blurs the lines between reality and fantasy as well as present and archival media. A reflective piece on youth and growing up, the film tells the story of a young woman returning to her family's farm home to pack up her childhood room.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    8 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Cameron M. Brown
  • Producer
    Kate Porter
  • Cinematographer
    Cameron M. Brown
  • Editor
    Cameron M. Brown
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